If you have not been, add Petra to your list of must see places. It is stunning.

A half hour walk through a narrow winding canyon called The Siq brings you to The Treasury or Al Khazna which is just the start. We walked for 9 hours a day for two days and still left a great deal to see.

The camel ride was a treat at the end of the first day but we beat the crowds by entering at 6.30am along the main route and then exploring the high trails with breathtaking views across the mountains.

The Siq – the entrance to Petra and the first glimpse of The Treasury

Al-Khubtha Mountain track eventually yielded a birds eye view of The Treasury.

We met Rasha as she sat on the steps of The Great Temple practicing her English counting. I had to let her know that she missed 8. That was all the introduction we needed. She then became our Temple guide taking us at breakneck speed through the ruins pointing out the elephants head, faded paintwork and lots of other pieces that we would probably have missed.

Johnny Depp was disguised as a Bedouin jeweler. He got Sue started on her personal crusade to buy up all the necklaces and bracelets for sale in Petra.

A 4km trail took us through spectacular scenery to Ad Dier – The Monastery.

You can hire a donkey at the start of the route or pay a premium if you decide that you need one half way up!

Find out more about Petra at http://www.petrapark.com/